PDP accuses APC of demanding PVC copies for transport and trade permits
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Photocopies of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) are being demanded by the Lagos government to issue permits to transporters and traders in order to harvest their data to rig the election next month, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged.
Hakeem Amode, state Publicity Secretary and JandorFunke 2023 Campaign Media and Publicity Chairman, made the allegation in Ikeja, which the state All Progressives Congress (APC) failed to address in its response.
“We are aware of the ruling APC government officials using their position to collect voters’ information and requesting the submission of photocopies of Permanent Voter Cards [PVCs] as a prerequisite for work permits in transport parks and trading in the markets,” Amode said.
“We view these directives and actions as hoodwinking and an attempt by the ruling APC government to manipulate the 2023 election ahead.
“The Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State is hereby calling the attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC], the Inspector General of Police, and all well-meaning Nigerians to the electoral fraud being committed before the conduct of the 2023 election by the ruling APC government in Lagos State.”
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APC fails to address allegation
State APC spokesman Seye Oladejo did not deny the allegation and merely riposted voters are wary of the antics of the PDP to confuse the public.
“The APC in Lagos State has been busy campaigning to all and sundry in the state. Our robust campaign has ensured that APC remains the only visible party in the state as far as awareness for the forthcoming elections is concerned,” Oladejo said, per The PUNCH.
“The PDP could approach the relevant law enforcement agencies whenever they feel their rights are being trampled upon rather than embark on fruitless media onslaught for cheap political gain.
“They are also advised to look inward and address their intractable crisis which has polarised the party beyond repair.
“It’s also imperative to operate within the laws of the state as regards the placement of outdoor advertisements rather than resort to arm-twisting tactics.”
